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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.02, 21,279.48 and 8,638.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.02, 21,279.48 and 8,638.53 is: 12,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.02 : 21,279.48 = 8,638.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.02/21,279.48 = 8,638.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.02x = 21,279.48 × 8,638.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.02x = 183,823,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,823,426.36/14,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.48

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